Edgar F. Gilliam

He was born Feb. 25, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Edgar and Eula Nelson Gilliam.

He worked for Hershey Foods for many years.

Edgar was a devoted member of St. Paul’s UCC Church, Ringtown, and of its consistory; a member of the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club; and he enjoyed collecting baseball cards.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Edward J. Gilliam, in 2012; brothers, Bobby and Leroy Gilliam; and sister, Jeanette Kline.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Rose O’Brien Gilliam; three daughters, Denise Marie Caddy, Frackville; Sharon Long with her husband, Robert, Morea; and Jennifer Gilliam, at home; two grandsons, Joshua and Perry; and one granddaughter, Taylar.

Scripture services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul’s UCC Church, Ringtown, with the Rev. Craig Zimmerman, pastor, officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to service time.

Contributions may be made in Edgar’s memory to St. Paul’s UCC Church.

Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.

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